EKG/ECG Hyperthermia / Hypothermia Research 
EMDocs
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
1,2 Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) (hyperthermia, autonomic instability, rigidity, altered mental status [AMS]) can occur as well and is most often seen with clozapine but has been observed with other atypicals. Rigidity and hyperthermia should raise concerns for NMS. 1 Seizures may occur due to lowered seizure threshold.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
JANUARY 30, 2019
I remember Allie well from her days in the Research volunteer program at Hennepin. An initial EKG was obtained: Computer read: sinus tachycardia, early acute anterior infarct. Here is her prior EKG: When compared to the old EKG – Q waves present before, TWI in aVR present before, but all other changes are new.
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Taming the SRU
MAY 1, 2023
Patients must have EKG findings and meet one of a few other criteria (ie family history of sudden death, VF or VT episode, syncope, nocturnal agonal respirations) Most common in patients of Southeast Asian descent and the mean age of death from arrhythmia if untreated is in the 4th decade of life.
Mind The Bleep
JULY 8, 2023
Many questions were repeated, and on some, the resources were not included (“look at this ECG” but no ECG was visible). 150 ECG cases by Hampton, Adlam & Hampton- You are guaranteed to get at least a couple of ECG questions in the exam, and it’s difficult to get sufficient practice on ECGs. Survivorship bias.
Northwestern EM Blog
JANUARY 24, 2022
Hypocalcemia can be hinted at through history or by hints such as a prolonged QTc on an ECG. While the diagnosis of hypothyroidism can be delayed by lab results, clues to the diagnosis include thyroidectomy scar, non-pitting edema of the extremities, macroglossia, altered mental status, hypoglycemia and hypothermia.
EMDocs
DECEMBER 16, 2023
A 12-lead EKG shows sinus tachycardia but is otherwise normal. Broad-spectrum antibiotics (A) for septic shock are not inappropriate given the hyperthermia, tachycardia, and hypotension. The patient is agitated, not oriented, and becoming combative with ED staff. 1 Fever is usually < 40C. 1 Fever is usually < 40C.
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
MAY 23, 2022
Written by Jesse McLaren, with comments by Smith and Grauer Four patients presented with cardiorespiratory symptoms, with inferior ST elevation and reciprocal change on their ECG. Note: according to the STEMI paradigm these ECGs are easy, but in reality they are difficult. First lets start with each ECG without clinical context.
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